https://www.sgeu.org/news/sgeu-news/provincial-budget-fails-to-deliver-on-the-needs-of-saskatchewan-workers March 19, 2025 For immediate release REGINA – Saskatchewan Government and General Employees’ Union (SGEU) President Tracey Sauer is expressing disappointment in Wednesday’s provincial budget and questioning its lack of support for workers in the province. “Amid promises to expand services, today’s budget didn’t address the stagnating wages and challenges... https://www.sgeu.org/news/sgeu-news/i-had-some-help-sgeu-raises-over-20000-to-support-hopes-home-in-swinging-with-the-stars-fundraiser On Saturday, February 1, SGEU president Tracey Sauer sported a red sequined jacket and took to the stage in the 7th annual Hope’s Home Swinging for the Stars fundraiser in Regina, where she helped raise over $20,000 in support of the cause. The fundraiser, which supports Hope’s Home’s mission to provide care to kids with complex medical needs, pairs prominent Regina figures with... https://www.sgeu.org/news/sgeu-news/sgeu-statement-on-re-opening-of-valley-hill-youth-treatment-facility Since the abrupt closure of the Valley Hill Youth Treatment Facility in September, SGEU’s priority has been ensuring that members are protected, and that their collective bargaining agreement is upheld. These past months have been a period of uncertainty for our members, their patients, and their community. The Valley Hill Youth Treatment Facility provides crucial services to youth in need,... https://www.sgeu.org/news/sgeu-news/message-from-hali-topinka-on-indigenous-storytelling-month As we step into February, we proudly celebrate Indigenous Storytelling Month, a time to honour the deep-rooted traditions of storytelling within Indigenous communities. Storytelling is more than just a way to share words; it is a sacred act of preserving our heritage, passing down knowledge, and keeping our culture alive. These stories carry the wisdom of our ancestors and guide us through... https://www.sgeu.org/news/sgeu-news/indigenous-member-spotlight-sheena-yew Sheena Yew is a proud member of the Métis Nation of Saskatchewan and a proud member of SGEU’s education sector. As a career advisor with the Gabriel Dumont Institute, Sheena assists Métis people in our province achieve self-sufficiency through education and meaningful employment. Within SGEU, Sheena has over twenty years of union involvement under her belt, having... https://www.sgeu.org/news/sgeu-news/happy-new-year-from-the-sgeu-education-team Greetings from the education desk! The education team extends a heartfelt thank you to all participants who joined our newly developed LD 10, 11, 20ABC, and 30-level courses in the past year. We are proud to announce that the first group of graduates from this new series completed their courses in October 2024. Congratulations to all 2024 LD graduates! We also want to express our gratitude... https://www.sgeu.org/news/sgeu-news/a-holiday-message-from-president-tracey-sauer As the holiday season approaches, I want to take a moment to reflect on the spirit of generosity and kindness that shines so brightly this time of year. It’s a time to gather with loved ones, celebrate traditions, and create new memories. But it’s also an opportunity to extend our compassion to those who may be facing challenges during the holidays.   I am continually inspired by... https://www.sgeu.org/news/sgeu-news/sgeu-members-ratify-new-three-year-collective-agreement-with-saskatchewan-wildlife-assets-management We are excited to announce that members at Saskatchewan Wildlife Assets Management (SWAM) have ratified a three-year collective bargaining agreement! The agreement, which is effective from October 1, 2022 to September 30, 2025, includes an 8% wage increase over three years. The agreement includes:  General wage increases of 3% (2022), 3% (2023) and 1.67% (2024) The next step in... https://www.sgeu.org/news/sgeu-news/saskatchewans-day-of-protest On November 16, 1979, Saskatchewan labour history was made when 12,000 public employees, members from the Saskatchewan Government Employees’ Association (SGEA, now the Saskatchewan Government and General Employees’ Union), staged the province’s largest and longest public-sector strike of its time. The four-week walkout would transform SGEA from a social club and lobby group into... https://www.sgeu.org/news/sgeu-news/rick-engel-honoured-with-prestigious-bora-laskin-award We are thrilled to announce that Rick Engel, one of our distinguished lawyers from Gerrand Rath Johnson, has been named a co-winner of this year's Bora Laskin Award. This award is the highest honour bestowed upon labour lawyers in Canada, and the selection committee was unanimous in recognizing Rick’s exceptional contributions to labour law and his unwavering personal...